It’s not uncommon to be driving around the Walla Walla, Washington countryside and suddenly stumble upon a gorgeous vineyard (or two, or three in a row). While many have tasting rooms downtown on Main Street, such as Browne Family Vineyards, there are several dozen scenic wineries located on or near their vineyards throughout the town.

It’s perfect for family reunions, weddings, work retreats, yoga retreats, and other special events.

You get full access to the massive, fully equipped chef’s kitchen. If you don’t feel like cooking, you can also speak to the Basel Cellars Hospitality Manager about catering and/or an in-house chef to hire.

The 9-person movie theater is posh with comfortable large theater seats and incredible surround sound system.

There’s a cool Harley Davison themed room with full bar, karaoke stage, several tall tables, and a pool table.

If you’re here for work, you can feel super VIP in the posh 20-person conference room.

Basel Cellars Cabana

For smaller parties of four or more, you can rent the Cabana in the back of the house.

Here, you have a full outdoor gourmet kitchen at your disposal.

The Cabana is like a rustic log cabin rental, with full amenities: stocked kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and cozy living space. It’s located right next to the outdoor heated pool, which is available for use by all guests.

Basel Cellars Tasting Room

In the end wing of the Basel Cellars Estate Winery house, is the tasting room. This spacious tasting room was once the 7-car garage of the Estate House. Now, there is a large wine tasting bar, as well as several tables for seated tastings.

During warmer weather, there is outdoor seating. You can even partake in a couple of games of cornhole while enjoying your wine.

Basel Cellars Wines

And of course, Basel Cellars Estate Winery offers tastings of their wines. They distinguish their wines by three categories: House Wines, Estate Wines, and Winemaker’s Vault.

While Basel Cellars produces an ice wine, two white wines, and a rosé, the winery’s primary focus is on a variety of red wines.

One of my husband’s and my favorite when we visited Basel Cellars Estate Winery was the 2011 Claret. This now sold out Bordeaux is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Merlot. It’s a big, rich, full bodied red wine with ripe cherry flavors and smooth tannins.

Another one we enjoyed was the 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($36). Cabernet Sauvignon is king in the Walla Walla AVA, and Basel Cellars Estate Winery produces one that is indicative of the region: full of ripe cherries, raspberries, hints of tobacco and leather.

Thank you for the wonderful feature Marlynn it was awesome having you out for the day! For those who read this and are interested in visiting we’d absolutely love to have you out for a visit. Our Walla Walla tasting room is open daily from 10am – 5pm come see us soon for a tour and taste! Address is 2901 Old Milton Highway Walla Walla, WA 99362